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TMC leader Saket Gokhale peddles misinformation about recent reduction in petrol, diesel prices
The latest reduction in the duty is not from the Excise Duty but instead from the Additional Excise Duty, which is not shared with the states. Hence, the proposed reduction is entirely borne by the Centre.
Forced conversion to Islam of two BJP workers as ‘punishment’ by TMC, police apathy and more: What Kolkata HC order says, ordering CBI/NIA probe
West Bengal was thrown into post-poll violence by TMC goons after BJP lost the Assembly Elections in 2021.
Reality of Rahul Gandhi at ‘Cambridge University event’: Organisers, partner outfit stuffed with Congress leaders, Oxfam and Amnesty connections
The impression that one gets from the poster is that the Rahul Gandhi event has been organised by the University of Cambridge.
Europe, US on alert over detection of Monkeypox cases: What is the virus, symptoms and its transmission across the globe
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Several cases of Monkeypox infection have been reported from various countries in Europe, raising concerns
As Subramanian Swamy targets Modi govt for not repealing Places of Worship Act, read how he had supported it in parliament while BJP had...
Supporting the Places of Worship Act, Subramanian Swamy had questioned the claim of Ram Jannmabhoomi
Gyanvapi exclusive: The layout of the old Vishveshwar temple and what British historians have said about the disputed structure
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With the placement of the Shivlinga in the centre, the plan of the old temple seems to be a one-of-a-kind arrangement for a Hindu temple; while the conventional design demands a linear progression of activities planned from Mandapa to the Garbhagriha.
As Shivling is found at Wuzukhana in the disputed Gyanvapi structure, read the entire history of the controversy around the Kashi Vishwanath Mandir
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The controversy around the disputed Gyanvapi structure took legal form in 1936 after a case was filed by Deen Mohammad in court.
Scratch a ‘vivadit dhancha’, find a Mandir: A list of Hindu temples destroyed over centuries of Islamic rule where masjids and dargahs stand now
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In 1990, Historian Sita Ram Goel released a book named 'Hindu Temples: What Happened To Them' in which he mentioned over 1,800 Muslim structures that were built on Hindu Temple sites and/or used materials from destroyed temples.
From Bhilwara to Ram Navami processions: 5 ways in which communal crimes against Hindus are whitewashed
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The concerted effort to belittle the oppression of Hindus by extremists conspires in many ways. It starts off with denying the Hindu hatred responsible for fanning the attacks and ends up resting the onus of violence on Hindus themselves.
Inside the MNREGA scam in Jharkhand: How IAS Pooja Singhal and other officials are accused of looting public money meant for poor
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Jharkhand mining secretary Pooja Singhal was arrested by ED for her role in the MNREGA scam during her tenure as DC
